Coconut Grove apotheosis

it was difficult to imagine having found such a stunning place and not being able to consider it a permanent residence. the nimble guardian had only considered the rationality of it once but had whisked the thought away for daydreams far more pleasant. it was a delicate secret that he knew no one would ever have discovered in him – that tendency to favor fantasy over reality. if there were a creature who could ever come close, it was anu.
 
the words that followed were just what anti should have expected of his companion. anu was clever and observant; he knew where it was that they belonged. it was only anti’s duty to follow him and to protect him from any harm that would threaten his fate. so, when anu mentioned that the sea was sharp against the tongue, anti could not help but to turn his sights toward it. his expression softened to one of reverence before he glanced back toward his friend and nodded.
 
the guardian’s dark lips curled ever so slightly into a gentle smile. i am with you, wherever it is that you may lead.